Dallas Kloke dies in climbing tragedy; M70 national steeple medalist
The Associated Press reports the death of Washington State’s Dallas Kloke, M70 silver medalist at Sacramento nationals in the 2,000-meter steeplechase. He was subject of a search, according to local paper. “Kloke was just short of one of the east summits on the Pleiades at 7,320 feet with a five-person climbing party Saturday when he fell more than 300 feet down an almost vertical rock wall. Kloke grabbed a rock that sheared away from the ground, according to the Sheriff’s Office. An air team searched for Kloke on Monday until about 11 a.m. The search was hampered by clouds that covered the peaks at 1,000 feet.” Our deepest condolences to his family.
Dallas holds momentum after splashdown at 2008 Spokane nationals, where he took second in M65 to Gale Pfueller.
And here’s a poignant picture — steeplers of several generations provided by Rick Sherman, showing Rick, Josh Davis and Dallas (right) at Sacramento nationals.
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Thanks for posting this, Ken. Definitely was saddened and shocked to hear this from another friend today. Dallas was a great friend, always had a smile on his face and a great story to tell.
He’ll be greatly missed and will be tough not to see him out there next spring and summer at meets.
Active to the end! This is a sad story. Blessing and condolences to his family and loved ones.
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